Feb 26
#597 | The Global Housing Crisis Explained
House prices have soared across the world, rising far faster than wages and locking many people out of home ownership. This episode looks at why cheap credit, global investors, short-term rentals, and slow building have pushed prices ever higher. It also asks whether governments ... Show More
28m 40s
Feb 12
#594 | Mohammed Bin Salman & The Rise of Saudi Arabia
For decades, Saudi Arabia was ruled by ageing princes, until one young royal began changing the system from within. This episode tells the story of Mohammed bin Salman, and how he rose rapidly to become Saudi Arabia’s most powerful figure. Saudi royal family is huge; succession o ... Show More
30 m
Jan 29
#592 | A Beginner’s Guide To British Politics
British politics can feel confusing, with a king, a Prime Minister, and noisy debates in an old building. This episode explains how the system works, from Parliament and voting to why two parties have ruled for so long. Magna Carta and early Parliament shaped British politics. We ... Show More
27m 30s
Nov 2023
El toreo de hoy (Bullfighting of Today) - Revisited
Juan Pablo grew up fascinated with bullfighting, a tradition in his home country of Spain. But when he discovers recorte — the art of bull dodging — he sees it as a thrilling, more humane alternative. He throws himself into the dangerous sport, risking his life every time he face ... Show More
26 m
Oct 2021
The Shadow Club #11: Fighting Cats and Fighting Bulls
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Ricky's family goes on holiday to Spain, but all his parents want to do is look around cathedrals. Willow is sad, and Ricky realises that his parents have taken away her Fighting Cats books, so he asks them why. Later on, he ... Show More
26m 47s
Jun 2021
El toreo de hoy (Bullfighting of Today)
Juan Pablo grew up fascinated with bullfighting, a tradition in his home country of Spain. But when he discovers recorte — the art of bull dodging — he sees it as a thrilling, more humane alternative. He throws himself into the dangerous sport, risking his life every time he face ... Show More
24m 58s
May 2021
141 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Carnivore, Predator, Can't teach an old dog new tricks, and The elephant in the room
<p>Visit <a href='https://www.speakenglishwithtiffani.com/episode141/'>SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode141</a> for show notes for this podcast episode.<br/><br/>In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of animals. You ... Show More
31m 53s
It's one of the most controversial topics in modern Spain; some say it's a cultural art form, and others say it's a brutal form of torture.
In this episode, we look at the history of bullfighting through the ages and ask ourselves what lies ahead.
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcas ... Show More
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